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HG56 XKY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 XKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 77,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 77,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 72,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,915 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,955 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 56,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished and starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,753 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 42,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,667 miles

front exhaust mount rusted and broken but system still supported

n/s front tyre worn, only main tread rings remain, worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,955 miles

front downpipe support bracket corroded off

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,427 miles

cuts in front tyres and o/s/r tyre

front braks pads look low

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges,o/s through to secondary rubber.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 26,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cuts in front tyres and o/s/r tyre

front braks pads look low

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges,o/s through to secondary rubber.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,674 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,979 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,937 miles

front tyres worn on edges,more so on inner edges

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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HG56 XKY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG56 XKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG56 XKY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is HG56 XKY safe to buy?

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